Gmail updates from November 2011
11 updates to Gmail were tracked in November 2011.
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2011-11-23Other
Ability to browse the Google Apps directory from within Gmail Contacts
Users can now browse the entire Google Apps directory for their domain alphabetically from within Gmail Contacts by clicking the 'Directory' link in the left sidebar. This allows users to find contacts without needing to know the exact name or spelling for a search.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-23 -
2011-11-23Comms & Meetings
Relocation of the 'Manage this domain' link for administrators
The 'Manage this domain' link for administrators has moved from the top right of the inbox to the bottom right corner, positioned underneath 'Last account activity'. For administrators using Gmail's new look, the link is now located within the 'Settings' gear menu in the upper right of the inbox.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-23 -
2011-11-18Comms & Meetings
Gmail app for iOS 4+ is now available in the App Store.
The Gmail app is now available for any iOS 4+ device via the App Store. The app includes features such as notification badges for new messages, threaded conversations, mail organization (archiving, labeling, starring, deleting, and reporting spam), Priority Inbox, contact name auto-complete, attachment support, and full-mail search.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2011-11-18 • Scheduled: 2011-11-18 -
2011-11-16Other
Ability to browse the Google Apps directory within Gmail Contacts.
Users can now browse the entire Google Apps directory for their domain from within Gmail Contacts by clicking 'Directory' in the left sidebar, allowing them to find contacts alphabetically without needing a specific search term.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-22 -
2011-11-16Comms & Meetings
Relocation of the 'Manage this domain' link for administrators.
The 'Manage this domain' link for administrators is moving from the top right of the inbox to the bottom right corner, just underneath 'Last account activity'. For administrators using Gmail's new look, the link is moved to the Settings gear menu in the upper right.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-15 -
2011-11-15Comms & Meetings
Increased limit for granting Gmail account access to 25 users.
Google Apps users can now grant access to their Gmail account to up to 25 other people, allowing them to read, send, and delete messages on their behalf. This is an increase from the previous limit of 10 users.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2011-11-15 • Scheduled: 2011-11-15 -
2011-11-11Comms & Meetings
Users can now browse the Google Apps directory from within Gmail Contacts.
Users can now browse the entire Google Apps directory for their domain from within Gmail Contacts without having to search. This feature allows users to see a complete list of contacts for their domain in alphabetical order, which is especially useful when the exact name or spelling of a person is unknown. To access this, users can click 'Directory' in the left sidebar within Gmail Contacts.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2011-11-11 -
2011-11-09Comms & Meetings
Relocation of the 'Manage this domain' link for administrators.
The 'Manage this domain' link for administrators is moving from the top right of the inbox to the bottom right corner, positioned underneath 'Last account activity'. For administrators using Gmail's new look, the link will be located within the Settings gear menu in the upper right.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-15 -
2011-11-09Comms & Meetings
New option for marking messages as read or unread when granting account access.
Users granting access to their Gmail account now have an option to control whether messages are marked as read or unread when accessed by the authorized person. This feature is particularly useful for manager and assistant workflows, and administrators can enable or disable this option via the administrator control panel.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-09 -
2011-11-08Comms & Meetings
Deprecation of the Gmail App for BlackBerry
Beginning November 22, 2011, Google will end support for the native Gmail App for BlackBerry. While users who have already installed the app may continue to use it, the app will no longer be supported by Google or available for download. BlackBerry users are encouraged to access Gmail through the mobile web app via their device's web browser.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-22 -
2011-11-02Comms & Meetings
New option to control read/unread status when granting Gmail account access.
A new option will be available to users when granting access to their Gmail account, allowing them to control whether a message is marked as read or unread when accessed by the authorized person. This feature is particularly useful for manager/assistant workflows, and administrators can control the availability of this option via the administrator control panel.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-08